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HR 2219 117th Congress House Immigration Border security and unlawful immigration Child safety and welfare Crimes against children Criminal procedure and sentencing Evidence and witnesses Family relationships Genetics Human trafficking Immigrant health and welfare Immigration status and procedures Law enforcement officers

End Child Trafficking Now Act

Introduced: July 21, 2021 Introduced by: Gooden, Lance Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Mar 26, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 26, 2021
Introduced in House
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End Child Trafficking Now Act

This bill imposes restrictions related to adult aliens being admitted into the United States with a minor.

An adult alien shall not be admitted with a minor unless the adult (1) presents documents or witness testimony proving that the adult is a relative or guardian of the minor, or (2) submits to a DNA test that proves such a relationship. The Department of Homeland Security shall request a DNA test only if the required relationship cannot be established by documents or testimony. An adult alien who does not consent to a requested DNA test shall be inadmissible.

If the required relationship cannot be established and the immigration officer believes the alien is guilty of a felony offense, the officer may arrest the alien adult.

The bill makes it a crime for an alien adult to knowingly use a minor to whom the adult is not a relative or guardian to enter the United States.

What's happening now October 19, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

 Related & companion bills 1
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 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 16
All 16 Republican 14
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Sessions, Pete
Texas · Dec 6, 2022
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Cammack, Kat
Florida · Jun 7, 2022
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Harshbarger, Diana
Tennessee · Nov 15, 2021
Cawthorn, Madison
· Jul 21, 2021
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Fallon, Pat
Texas · Jul 21, 2021
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Garbarino, Andrew R.
New York · Jul 21, 2021
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Johnson, Dusty
South Dakota · Apr 20, 2021
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Babin, Brian
Texas · Mar 26, 2021
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Carter, John R.
Texas · Mar 26, 2021
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Cloud, Michael
Texas · Mar 26, 2021
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Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Mar 26, 2021
Herrell, Yvette
· Mar 26, 2021
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Jackson, Ronny
Texas · Mar 26, 2021
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Nehls, Troy E.
Texas · Mar 26, 2021
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Van Duyne, Beth
Texas · Mar 26, 2021
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Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Mar 26, 2021
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2219: End Child Trafficking Now Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2219/
MLA
"H.R. 2219: End Child Trafficking Now Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2219/.
Bluebook (legal)
H.R. 2219, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2219/.
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[H.R. 2219: End Child Trafficking Now Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2219/)
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